Family friend appeals to hearts filled with Grace

Hannah Grace

The Hannah Grace fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 12 at East Valley Community Church will feature a bake sale, a raffle, face-painting, and a visit from law enforcement. What it will not have is a unicorn, despite the fact that it is Hannah’s favorite animal.

Seven-year old Hannah Grace Gentry has been battling leukemia for five years under the watchful eyes of her mother and three siblings. This fundraiser is being held to assist Hannah’s mother, Anny Paipa, with extensive medical bills incurred over the past five years of treatment.

According to Toni Brinegar, a friend of Han­nah’s family who is organizing Saturday’s event, donations from the community are making the event possible.

“The community of Alpine has really stepped up— Donato’s and Baron’s Market both donated generous gift cards, Albertson’s donated 500 bottles of water, Alpine Taco Shop is bringing enough Mexican food for 150 people. We have lots of people donating for our raffle and silent auction and every bit is so appreciated,” Brinegar said.

Alpine Taco Shop owner Claudia Sancez said events like this are what make the community so special.

“This is what Alpine does. When one of our own is fighting and needs support, we step and fight with them,” she said.

In addition to the food and drinks donated by area restaurants and grocery stores, the silent auction and raffle are comprised of donations from the community including Playstation 4s and brand-new bikes. Brinegar also said that the police will be giving out junior law enforcement badges to attending children, and that the San Di­ego county sheriff will be flying their ASTREA helicopter in for the day.

Brinegar is still soliciting donations from the community and can be reached at toni.evcf@gmail.com if area residents or business owners would like to participate in the event, and said that all donations are tax deductible.

Tickets for the event are $25 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at the door, 14069 Ridge Hill Road, El Cajon.

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